Culture24 facts for kids
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Area served
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United Kingdom |
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Key people
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Jane Finnis |
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Employees
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10 |
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Formerly called
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24 Hour Museum |
Culture24, first known as the 24 Hour Museum, is a charity in the United Kingdom. It runs websites like Culture24, Museum Crush, and Show Me. These websites share information about art, history, and heritage across the UK. Culture24 also helps other cultural websites with their information. It works on its own and gets money from the government.
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What is Culture24?
Culture24 is based in Brighton, a city in southern England. About ten people work for the organization. The director of Culture24 is Jane Finnis. She is known for her work in the cultural and creative fields.
The charity started in 2001. It was first called the 24 Hour Museum. This happened when its website became an independent company. In November 2007, the organization changed its name to Culture24. The website also changed its name in 2009. Culture24 is a registered charity. It gets money from the UK government through Arts Council England.
What Does Culture24 Do?
Culture24 helps people find out about museums, galleries, and heritage sites. They work to make sure more people can learn about cultural opportunities.
Connecting People to Culture
Culture24 aims to provide lots of good information about cultural places. They want to create a clear place for teachers and students to find cultural resources. They also help cultural places connect with people using online tools. This includes social media and other interactive websites. They also work to keep digital information about culture safe and well-managed.
Museums at Night
From 2010 to 2019, Culture24 also managed an event called Museums at Night (UK). This was an annual weekend event. During this time, museums, galleries, and heritage sites stayed open late. This allowed more people to visit and enjoy them.
Culture24's Websites
Culture24 runs several helpful websites. These sites make it easier to explore the UK's cultural scene.
The Main Culture24 Website
The main Culture24 website is a guide to many places. It lists museums, public art galleries, libraries, and science centers. It has a huge list of over 5,000 cultural places. These places can update their own information on the site. The website also shares daily news about art, museums, and history. You can also find reviews of new exhibitions. News stories are available as an RSS newsfeed.
Show Me: For Kids!
Culture24 also has a special website for children called Show Me. This site offers online activities linked to UK museums and galleries. It includes fun interactive games, quizzes, and competitions. There is also a section for parents and teachers. This part gives advice on using online resources from museums.
Awards and Recognition
Culture24's websites have won awards. In 2009, Culture24 was a runner-up in the Nominet Trust Best Practice Challenge. In 2010, their websites won the "best of the web" award at the Museums and the Web Conference. The Guardian newspaper has listed Culture24 as one of its top 100 essential websites. The Sunday Times also named it one of the top 10 museum websites.
